Legal Vehicle
※Attention: According to Article 3 of Taiwan's Traffic Safety Regulations, a small passenger vehicle is defined as having no more than nine seats. Overloading increases safety risks, and insurance will not cover accidents involving such vehicles.
| Common Questions About Renting 10-Seater, 11-Seater, and 12-Seater Vans |
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| Q1. How can I verify if the provider's vehicle is legal? A1. You can ask the provider to show the vehicle registration to confirm its approved passenger capacity. |
| Q2. How can I distinguish whether the vehicle is owned by a car rental company or a tour bus company based on its appearance? A2. Vehicles owned by car rental companies have a 'white license plate with black text,' while those owned by tour bus companies have a 'red license plate with white text. |
| Q3. If the number of passengers exceeds nine, how should the vehicles be arranged? A3. A 9-seater van includes the driver and eight passengers (infants and guide are counted as passengers). For more than nine passengers, you have two options: 1. Arrange two small vans. 2. Use a medium-sized bus, such as a 19-seater or 20-seater. |
Regular inspections are conducted by officials at key roads and attractions in Taiwan.
If overloading is detected, all passengers will be required to disembark, and the trip will be immediately terminated.
| How to verify if a car rental company or a travel agency in Taiwan is legal? It must meet the following conditions: |
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1. If a travel agency plans itineraries, and books accommodations for the traveler, the staff must possess the necessary qualifications as travel agents. Without these qualifications, providing travel service is illegal. Travel industry personnel inquiry
2. The travel agency must help the traveler obtain travel insurance during their stay in Taiwan. The government requires a minimum coverage of 2 million/100,000.
3. Tour guides must also be legally qualified, and their qualifications can be verified. In Taiwan, tour guides without travel agent qualifications are prohibited from providing travel service Tour guide inquiry
4. Travel vehicles must be legally registered for commercial use. Tour buses require a red license plate with white text, and vans must have plates starting with 'R' (e.g., Rxx-1234). Drivers must have a professional license and provide passenger insurance.
5. Is renting or chartering a vehicle with a driver legal? Yes, it’s legal if the driver uses a registered commercial vehicle, holds a professional license, and the vehicle has passenger insurance. However, the driver cannot serve as a tour guide according to current Taiwan laws.
6. Taiwan vans have different seating capacities, but the maximum capacity is no more than 9 people (including the driver, tour guide, or infants).
| Vehicle Type | Model | Passengers / Luggage | Service Time | Charter Fee |
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| Standard 9-Seater Van | VW T6.1 Caravelle Hyundai Staria Ford Tourneo Custom BENZ VITO Equivalent Models Available |
Comfortable Carrying Capacity: 4-7 passengers 6 pieces (22"-28") luggage |
8-10 hours per day | Starting from NT$5,000 |
| Luxury 7-Seater Van | Toyoya Alphard Toyoya Granvia Equivalent Models Available |
Comfortable Carrying Capacity: 4-5 passengers 4 pieces (22"-26") luggage |
8-10 hours per day | Starting from NT$7,000 |
| Luxury 9-Seater MPV | Volkswagen Crafter Mercedes-Benz MPV |
Comfortable Carrying Capacity: 4-8 passengers 8 pieces (22"-28") luggage |
8-10 hours per day | Starting from NT$9,000 |
※The prices above are reference rates for one-day charters departing from Northern Taiwan, please contact customer service for more information.
